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Sounds like you need to do a 30 minute security relearn. Basically turn the key to the run position, do not start. Leave it in the run position for approximately 10 minutes. The flashing security light will go out. Turn the key off for 5 seconds. Turn it back to the run position for another 10 minutes. Again the light will stop flashing. Tune the key off and repeat one more time. When the light stops flashing turn the key of and then start the vehicle.

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Ok to learn the key you have to do what is call 10 minute learn , turn the key to start in attempt to start the car without turning the key off after you do this leave the key on for 10 minute until light goes out, After the security light goes out turn key off for a second or two and then try to start. If you have a new key you have to do a 30 minute learn you have to do the same thing as you did for the 10 minute learn but 3 time try and start without turning key off wait 10 minutes until security goes out then try and start again and leave key on, after you do this 3 time (30 minutes) the 3rd time is where you turn the key of for a second or two before starting.

takes a long time to run the rediness test since there are 6 different tests to complete...

PROCEDURE 1EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM LEAK MONITORInspection ConditionsEngine coolant temperature: 30°C (75°F) or less (The engine is stopped before the test drive is started).Atmospheric temperature: 5 - 30°C (41 - 113°F).Condition of A/T: Selector lever D range.Fuel remained in fuel tank: 30 - 50% is recommended.Time required: 16 minutes or less after started the engine.Drive cycle pattern: One trip monitor (from start to ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position. Well be completed while traveling with the following drive cycle pattern.Test ProcedureEngine: start.Accelerate until the vehicle speed is 89 km/h (55 mph) or more.While keeping the accelerator pedal opening degree constant, keep the vehicle speed at 89 km/h (55 mph) or more and travel for 16 minutes.Return the vehicle to the shop, then turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position.

PROCEDURE 3CATALYTIC CONVERTER MONITORDrive Cycle PatternInspection ConditionsAtmospheric temperature: -10°C (14°F) or more.Condition of A/T: Selector lever D range.Engine coolant temperature: Not set.Time required: 16 minutes or more.Drive cycle pattern: One trip monitor (from start to ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position). Will be completed while traveling with the following drive cycle pattern.Test ProcedureEngine: start.Accelerate until the vehicle speed is 89 km/h (55 mph) or more.Travel for 300 seconds or more while keeping the vehicle speed at 89 km/h (55 mph) or more.Decelerate until the vehicle speed is within 80 km/h (50 mph) or less.While traveling at 56 - 80 km/h (35 - 50 mph) for 10 minutes or more, fully close the throttle at least once in 2 minutes and decelerate for 10 seconds or more.Do not repeat deceleration too often.Vehicle speed may go below 56 km/h (35 mph) after the deceleration.Stopping and braking are permitted. (If stopped or drive at 56 km/h (35 mph) or less for more than 5 minutes the monitoring may be stopped. In this case please restart monitoring from the beginning.)After completing the above deceleration, bring the vehicle speed back to 56 - 80 km/h (35 - 50 mph) and keep it in the range until starting the deceleration again.Repeat the above deceleration at least 5 times.Return the vehicle to the shop, then turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position

most likely your key got erased from memory
make sure you are using a chip key, in a 3 times 30 minutes put your key on (without starting the engine) and live it on for 10 minutes,shut it of and back on the same way for another 10 minutes,do it again 10 minutes more at the end shut it off wait 30 seconds and start the car,if it is not a brand new key it may take 1 or 2 times this sequence to get it to start.
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Your problem is common in the RX-8. It occurs when you start a cold engine and shut it off before it reaches normal operating temperature. If your car does flood, you can first try depressing the accelerator completely and holding it (which shuts off the fuel pump) and then crank the motor for about 10 seconds (not longer or you may damage your starter). If this procedure above does not work, here is the technique a Mazda dealership will normally use (to be performed at your own risk): 1. Use jumper cables to connect to another car battery. 2. Unplug Air pump connector (the black circular motor housing to the left of the oil filler cap) 3. Take fuel pump fuse out (number 22, a 20 amp, 3 from the top of the second column of the fuse box 4. Crank for 4 seconds, pause for 2 seconds, repeat for about a minute 5. Leave for a minute 6. Crank for 4 seconds, pause for 2 seconds, repeat for about a minute 7. Put fuel pump fuse back in 8. Crank for up to 10 seconds, if it catches but doesn?t start, stop cranking 9. If not started go back to step 3 10. If started, wait 30 seconds for oil pressure to rise 11. Stand on throttle until white smoke stops coming out of the exhaust 12. Disconnect jump leads 13. Leave to warm up on idle for a few minutes 14. Put air pump connector back on (see note 3) 15. Go for a nice long drive to recharge the battery

[quote]The "Change
Oil" indicator is reset by using a sequence of Driver Information Center
(DIC) key presses as follows:

1. Turn ignition "ON", but do not start engine. (ALDL pin
"G" should NOT be grounded.)
2. Press the "ENG/MET" button and release, then, within 5 seconds,
press it again.
3. Within 5 seconds of Step 2, press and hold the "GAUGES" button.
While the button is held, the "Change Oil" indicator will flash.
4. Continue holding the "GAUGES" button until the "Change
Oil" indicator stops flashing and goes out, indicating successful
completion of the reset cycle. This should take about 10 seconds.
If it does not successfully reset, turn ignition "OFF" and repeat
the procedure from Step 1.
[/quote]

The problem is the new PCM you installed does not have the correct VIN number of your car.
You may be able to relearn the VIN using the preceedure below, however, there is no gaurentee it will work. You may have to have a dealer reset the VIN for you by way of a scan tool.

1) Instert key into ignition and rotate to run position (do not try to start engine)
2) Leave the key in the run position for 10 minutes until security light stops flashing.
3) Turn ignition key to off position for 10 seconds ( no more, no less)
4) Turn ignition to run position again for 10 minutes until security light stops flashing and repeat step 3 and 4 for (1) more cycle.

The process is a security verification step for the VTD system. ( Vehicle Theft Deterent)